How to Play Safe Gambling
Ninja Gamblers exclusively promote safe gambling. Any content on this website, on our YouTube channel, on our social media and any other content created by us, does not want to promote unsafe gambling or addiction. Instead, we aim to educate players on how to play safe, every time. This is a quick guide on how to play safe gambling. Please follow this advice whenever you play.
The 4 Ninja pillars of safe gambling
We consider a gambler to be a true Ninja (an expert) not only when they know well games and strategies, but most importantly when they master what we consider the four Ninja pillars of safe gambling. They are:
1) Consider the money deposited as already lost. The idea is that, if you cannot afford to lose what you are about to deposit or bet, it's better to deposit less (or none at all, in certain circumstances). If you win extra money, it's then a pleasant gain, but avoid seeing betting as a safe investment, because it's not, at all. Every strategy we play at Ninja Gamblers could make wins in the short term but has always a strong chance to lose everything. So please, consider the money as already lost, sort of like a "ticket" to enter the game and have some fun, then if you don't lose it, then that's a pleasant surprise.
2) Play only what you can afford to lose. Very similar to the first pillar, but with a slight difference. If you consider the money deposited as already lost, can you afford to lose what you're about to play? If the answer is no, then it's important that you don't deposit that money. If you need that money for living, for savings, for important upcoming expenses, or simply you do not feel comfortable losing it, do not gamble it. If you have financial problems, please do not see gambling as the solution, because it will only make it worse.
3) Do not see gambling as a job. Yes, there are people out there who make a living just with gambling, but please understand that this is extremely rare and hard. Gambling is based on luck, no matter what strategy you play, you need some luck to win in the long term, and the chances to lose are greater than the ones to win. No safe job is based purely on luck, therefore it is imperative that you do not see gambling as either an investment, a job or a way to make money. Gambling is a pastime, something that we do for fun, not for money. The fact that you can win some money when you are lucky is simply a bonus, part of the game, but not the sole reason why you should play.
4) Know when to stop. There is a popular saying in the world of online gambling: "when the fun stops, stop". This is golden advice. Gambling is a pastime, so what does a pastime do? Make us happy, make us have fun and enjoy our time. When a pastime doesn't make us happy anymore and we do not enjoy it, what do we do? We stop playing it. Gambling is no different. If you enjoy playing it, then you can keep doing it, but if you do not find it enjoyable anymore, it's becoming an issue that makes you anxious or depressed rather than joyful, then it's time to stop playing.
Only if you follow these 4 pillars, you can be a true Ninja gambler.
What to do if you need help
Sometimes, gambling can be a very unpleasant experience, and you could lose control. If this is your case, please stop playing immediately, and seek help at www.begambleaware.org
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer professional gambling addiction help, as this is a delicate matter that should be dealt with by a professional, however at the website linked above you can find everything you need, and certified professional help, 24/7. If you need help, please contact them now, without waiting.